Materials Planner, LFP Battery Cell Manufacturing

Tesla is seeking motivated, experienced, and knowledgeable Material Planners to work in Spares department. The ideal candidate will have experience performing both material planning and procurement in a manufacturing environment, with processing equipment. This position will require a person that is capable of understanding the details of manufacturing processes and business needs.

• Plan, schedule, and manage assigned critical spare parts for various product lines and facilities

• Collaborate and communicate with Sustaining Engineering and Maintenance teams for parts identification, required for minimum inventory needs and urgent orders

• Work closely with Spares manager and technicians for physical inventory audits, shipping, receiving and logistic support

• Monitor parts coverage, track consumption trends and execute/adjust orders as needed based on demand and capacity changes

• Bring awareness in advance to critical inventory shortage and /or supply restraints; suggest and find alternative part and sourcing options

• Work with suppliers to issue RFQ for sourcing. Purchasing assigned materials; issue RTV orders for warranty, exchange and refurbishment options to reduce cost

• Identify new suppliers and implement contract business opportunities to benefit Tesla

• Work fluidly in a highly cross-functional team environment involving manufacturing and product development teams, as well as supply chain specialists, manufacturing engineers, and logistics personnel

• Identify and implement opportunities to bring total cost of ownership down for sites and energy products, ensuring compliance with responsible sourcing

• Manage RFPs, negotiate proposals & set up contracts

• Developing data collection, understanding of cost drivers based on raw material and macro-economic trends

• Maintaining day-to-day supplier relationships, including performance review, catalogues updated, pricing and orders

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program